Sick of losing to Flamengo? Sporting eye Ferreira for Palmeiras exit | OneFootball

Abel Ferreira is under contract with Palmeiras until 2027

In third place in the Portuguese Championship, Sporting (POR) is surveying the market in search of options for the head coach position. Although they are not planning Rui Borges’ immediate dismissal, the Portuguese club views the name of Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira positively.

According to the Portuguese newspaper ‘Correio da Manhã’, coach Abel Ferreira has been gaining traction behind the scenes at Sporting. It is worth noting that the coach is under contract with Palmeiras until 2027, and the deal does not include a release clause. In other words, all it takes is for one of the parties to communicate their interest in ending it.

Does Abel Ferreira want to leave Flamengo?

It is worth noting that, on several occasions, Abel Ferreira has stated that he has no desire to leave Palmeiras. In addition to the stability of the São Paulo-based team, the Portuguese coach’s family has adapted to Brazil.

“I love working at Palmeiras, I love working with Leila Pereira, Barros, the Palmeiras staff and players. And I won’t find anywhere else, not at Barcelona, not at Real Madrid, not at City, what I found here for my personal fulfillment as a coach. Today it is very difficult to go to a club where you have a voice, freedom, and recognition,” said the Portuguese manager.

Abel Ferreira has already coached Sporting

Besides having played for Sporting, Abel Ferreira began his coaching career at the Portuguese club. After retiring from the pitch at 33 because of a knee injury, the current Palmeiras coach managed the club’s Under-19 side and B team before moving to Braga (POR).

Has Abel Ferreira grown tired of losing to Flamengo?

Runner-up in both the Brasileirão and the Libertadores to Flamengo in 2025, Abel Ferreira may relive those ‘nightmares’ this season. After all, Rubro-Negro has already overtaken the São Paulo side and taken the lead in the national championship.

In addition, Flamengo and Palmeiras have qualified for the Libertadores semifinals. As they are on opposite sides of the bracket, the teams could meet again in the continental final, scheduled for November 28 in Montevideo.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo’s next match in 2026 will take place on October 8, against Santos. On that occasion, the teams will face each other at Vila Belmiro at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the 29th round of the Brasileirão. That means Mengão will have around two weeks of preparation before the clash in Baixada Santista.

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